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Introduction
Long beaches, mighty Gir lions, intricately carved temples, colourful fairs and festivals and the most exquisite and artistic handicrafts characterise Gujarat.
The state of Gujarat is rightly called the 'Jewel of the West'. It has several tourist attractions like the Gir Lion Sanctuary, The Jain Temples cluster at Palitana and many more. The state is also home to Mahatama Gandhi's legacy from Porbandar to Rajkot and Ahmedabad's Sabarmati Ashram to the salt beaches of Dandi. Traditional festivals are a major attraction and the traditional crafts of Gujarat make excellent buys.
Gujarat at the same time is also one of the most highly developed industrial states of India, blending harmoniously an ancient heritage with a vibrant present.
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Ahmedabad
The premier destination in Gujarat and a busy cosmopolitan city. The capital of the state - Gandhinagar is the twin city of Ahmedabad.
How to reach: Well linked by air with major cities. Ahmedabad is a major rail junction on the Western Railway line and is well connected with important cities and towns in the country by road as well. It is 555 kms from Mumbai, 1076 kms from Delhi.
Where to stay: Hotels Inder Residency, Sofitel, Cama, Shalin Suites, Holiday Inn, Fortune Hotel Landmark, President, Nalanda, Nest, Kanak, Toran Guest House. A wide range of medium priced hotels and budget accomodation also available.
What to see: Sabarmati Ashram, Hathisinh Temple, Jumma Masjid, Kankaria Lake, Rani Rupmati Mosque, Rani Sipri's Mosque, Siddi Bashir Mosque, Siddi Sayyad Mosque and the Calico Museum of Textiles.
Excursions: Adalaj, Gandhinagar, Akshardham, Water World Resort at Amirpura, Nalsarovar, Lothal, Modhera, Patan and the Balaram Palace Resort.
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Bhavnagar
Capital of a former princely state, it is today a thriving commercial centre.
How to reach: Well connected by air with Mumbai. It is a railway station on the Western Railway line connected with Ahmedabad and is well connected by motorable roads.
Where to stay: Nilambagh Palace Hotel, Blue Hill, Apollo, White Rose, Jubilee in Bhavnagar, Hotel Sumeru in Palitana. Medium priced/ budget accomodation also available.
What to see: Barton Museum & Library, Gandhi Smriti. Gaurishankar Lake, Lock Gate, Takhteshwar Temple.
Excursions: Valablhipur, Alang and Palitana (51 kms).
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Introduction
The walled city of Bhuj is the headquarters of the Kachchh district.
How to reach: Bhuj is directly connected by air with Mumbai. It is a railway station on the Western Railway line, connected with Ahmedabad, Gandhidham and Kandla. Bhuj is connected by State highway upto Bhachau (85 kms.) and thereafter by National Highway No. 8A to Ahmedabad.
Where to stay: Hotel Prince, Garha Safari Lodge, Hotel Abha, Hotel Anam, Sahara Palace, Hotel Lakeview, Hotel Parkview. Budget hotels are also available.
What to see: Aina Mahal, Kachchh Museum, Paragmahal, Rao Lakhpatji Chhatris.
Excursions: Gandhidham, Kandla, Flamingo City, Narayan Sarovar, Anjal Wild Life Sanctuary. Dholaveera.
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Jamnagar
One of the foremost princely states of the Saurashtra region, Jamnagar is today known for it's tie and dye work on fabrics, silken and gold embroidery.
How to reach: Directly connected by air with Mumbai. It is a railhead on the Western Railway line, connected with Ahmedabad and Mumbai. Jamnagar is linked by road with Ahmedabad (304 kms), Dwarka (148 kms), Mumbai (782 kms), Rajkot (89 kms).
Where to stay: Hotel Vishal International, Hotel President and Express Hotel in Jamnagar, Toran Tourist Bungalow in Dwarka. A wide range of medium priced and budget accomodation is also available.
What to see: Kambhalia Gate, Kotha Bastion, Lakhota Fort and Museum.
Excursions: Dwarka, Rajkot and the Marine National Park.
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Junagadh
An ancient fortified city, lying at the foot of the Girnar Hills.
How to reach: The nearest airport is Keshod (37 kms).Viramgam Veraval section of Western Railway has direct connection to Ahmedabad. Well connected by State transport buses and private luxury coaches.
Where to stay: Hotel Girnar in Junagadh, The Gir Lodge (Taj) at Sasan Gir, Toran Tourist Bungalow at Porbandar. Medium priced hotels/ budget accomodation also available.
What to see: Ashoka's Rock Edicts, Girnar Hills and Temples, Uparkot, Maqbara, Durbar Hall Museum.
Excursions: Sasan Gir Forest & Sanctuary, Somnath and Porbandar.
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Saputara
A small hill resort in the Dang district of South Gujarat.
How to reach: The nearest railhead is Waghai (57 kms). Other convenient railheads are Nashik (80 kms) and Billimora (112 kms). It is 255 kms from Mumbai via Nashik and 400 kms from Ahmedabad.
Where to stay: Vaity Ropeway Resort, Savshanti Lake Resort, Toran Hill Resort.
What to see: Artist Village, Lake & Boat Club, Nageshwar Mahadev Temple, Ropeway. Saputara Museum and Tithal beach (130 kms).
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Surat
One of the oldest cities of Gujarat and today famous for it's diamond cutting industry and textile mills.
How to reach: The nearest airport is Vadodara (140 kms.). Surat is an important railhead on the Western Railway line, linked with Western and Northern India. It is 267 kms from Ahmedabad and 326 kms from Mumbai.
Where to stay: Hotel Holiday Inn, Yuvraj, Central Excellency. Medium priced hotels and budget accomodation also available.
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Vadodara
A city of gardens, palaces and many institutions of learning.
How to reach: Vadodara is well connected by air and rail. It is 118 km from Ahmedabad, 1039 kms from Delhi,432 kms Mumbai and 160 kms from Surat.
Where to stay: Welcomgroup Vadodara, Express Hotel, Express Alkapuri, Revival, Surya, Surya Palace, Yuvraj. Medium priced hotels and budget accomodation also available.
What to see: Kirti Mandir, Lakshmivilas Palace, M.S. University, Nazarbagh Palace, Pratap Vilas Palace, Sayajibaug, Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum.
Excursions: Anand, Sankheda, Bharuch, Champaner and Pavagadh.
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